Spanish Teacher

ECOLE BILINGUE DE LA NOUVELLE-ORLÉANS founded in 1998 provides a private friendly and language-enriched environment for every student. We are Louisianas first and only private French school accredited by the French government and the State of Louisiana providing multilingual education for 18-month-old students through the 8th grade. Since the formation of our elementary school it has been the mission of Ecole Bilingue to provide a strong and distinctive bilingual education for children in New Orleans by combining the best of French and American academics.

Our Commitment to Multilingualism

At École Bilingue we believe that learning multiple languages is far more than acquiring communication skills it is developing curiosity empathy cultural understanding and the ability to see the world through different perspectives. Our students already grow in a unique bilingual French-English environment. A strong Spanish program further enriches this experience preparing students to become confident multilingual learners and engaged global citizens. Spanish is an essential part of our vision of multilingual education. Through language learning students discover the diverse cultures histories and traditions of the Spanish-speaking world while strengthening the cognitive flexibility and intercultural competence that define an École Bilingue education. The Spanish teacher plays a vital role in fostering this multicultural environment and inspiring students to embrace linguistic diversity with confidence and enthusiasm.

Position Summary

École Bilingue seeks a qualified full-time Spanish Teacher for the academic year. The teacher will provide Spanish instruction to students in Grades 4 through 8 designing engaging lessons that develop communication skills while cultivating an appreciation for the rich diversity of Spanish-speaking cultures.

Working closely with both French and English faculty the Spanish teacher will contribute to our collaborative multilingual learning environment and help students make meaningful connections across languages and cultures.

Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Spanish World Languages Educationor a related field

Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish

Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experiencepreferably at the elementary and/or middle school level

Experience teaching Spanish as a second or foreign language preferred

Familiarity with ACTFL proficiency standards is an asset

The successful applicant will:

Demonstrate excellent instructional and classroom management skills

Create engaging communicative and student-centered language lessons

Foster meaningful oral communication in Spanish

Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners

Build respectful and collaborative relationships with students and families

Be comfortable integrating technology into language instruction

Collaborate effectively with French and English colleagues

Contribute positively to the life of the school beyond the classroom

Inspire curiosity about Hispanic cultures and global perspectives

Value multilingual education and intercultural learning

Knowledge of French is appreciated but is not required. An enthusiasm for multilingual education and international-mindedness is essential.

Applicants should submit the following at

A cover letter indicating experience interest in the position and educational philosophy

A current resume or CV

The names addresses and telephone numbers of three references.